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The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance art, African tribal art, a sculpture garden and a teaching wing, where the works of students and top Texas artists are displayed.

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I live in the northwest quadrant of the city so it is an all day affair to visit the museum. Myself and friends usually come once or twice a year to view the traveling exhibits...read more

I live in the northwest quadrant of the city so it is an all day affair to visit the museum. Myself and friends usually come once or twice a year to view the traveling exhibits. It's always an enjoyable outing. We wish we lived closer and could visit more often. It would be great to take in more than the...
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Houston MFA is a solid museum with plenty to see. There are no standout pieces you learned in an art history class, but they seem to have a good sampling of masters and genres. The underground tunnel is cool. Check it out on the first weekend of the month when entry is free for Bank of America customers.

These are a don't miss. We parked across the street at the church for no fee. The Degas special exhibit was very nice with paintings gathered from all over the world. Degas had a breath of field with oils, watercolors, photos and sculptures. It is truly a special exhibit. The Emperor's Treasures were exquisite works on display with the history...
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Very modern museum. Parking on site for $6. Degas exhibit tremendous. Paintings, sketches and sculptures on loan from collections worldwide. Museum cafe has surprisingly good food and reasonable. Also a Metro stop at Museum.

Although the exhibit hall is gloomy (could use a facelift after all these years, additional lighting would help), the Degas exhibit was exceptional! An enormous collection from collections, galleries and museums around the world. We were blown away by the diversity of his work. The presentation roughly by "period" during his life was well composed. The audio phones are add...
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